July 21, 1928 - March 10, 2026
Vivian Elaine Edlund (née, Olson)
“Viv”
Age 97, of Woodbury passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-great grandmother, Vivian cherished her family and faith. She is survived by her daughter Jolene L. (Gregory) Beckwith; son Mark E. (Deborah) Edlund; grandchildren Aaron M. (Kelly) Edlund; Christa M. (Josh) Fangmeier; three great grandchildren Kellen, Kieran and Kameron Edlund; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Earl A. “Ben” Edlund. Her parents Melvin B. and Inger Olson; by brothers Clifford M. (Olga) Olson; Moril R. (Irene) Olson; Russell E. (Sophie) Olson; and sisters Wilma Olson; Lillian Olson; Alzada J. (Benjamin) Koisti; Jewell A. (George) Taylor; Marie B. (Fred) Sorenson.
Vivian was born on July 21, 1928 in Kelliher, Minnesota. Raised on a nearby farm, Vivian attended school in Kelliher and was a 1946 graduate of Kelliher High School. Vivian and Earl were married in October 1948. They later moved to the Twin Cities and made Bloomington MN their home for many years. Vivian worked for the City of Bloomington food service system for thirty years. During Ben and Viv’s 74 years together they truly enjoyed traveling on their own and with friends. Viv was very active in their church, especially with the Women’s Guild and the Prayer Chain. Her many friends and varied friendship meant a great deal her and were considered her extended family. She will live in our hearts and memories forever
Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
11:00AM
Visitation 1 hour prior
Grace Lutheran Church
8700 Old Cedar Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55425
Interment
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:00AM
Meet at 9:45AM in Lane 4
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dear Edlund family, I worked for many years with sweet Viv at Olson Jr. High in Bloomington. Viv was a joy to work with. She pretty much always had a smile on her face. I loved that girl! Please accept my condolences in the loss of your beautiful Mom.
Thanks for the note. I can remember my Mom talking about you and all the others she worked with at Olson.
Mark Edlund
Dear Edlund family,
I am very sorry for your family’s loss. I just read the obituary so I missed the funeral service. Vi was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I will tell my mother, Gloria Varner, tomorrow. I’m not sure if she attended my father’s funeral in 2015, but there were many members of Grace Lutheran at the service and I talked to quite a few people that day. My mother now lives at an assisted living after a fall last June when she broke her leg.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Kris (Varner) Eidem
Thanks Kris, mom always enjoyed visiting with your mom and the other ladies at Grace.
Thanks again Mark